Polesden Lacey have some family events scheduled for September and October 2013
Polesden Lacey in September
Bug Hunt
Daily throughout September 11am – 4pm
There are some very lucky bugs who have made their home in the house at Polesden. Discover our secret lodgers, and how they live life in style beneath the carpets and coving!
Normal admission, plus £1 to follow the trail and look under the microscope!
Family Volunteering
Every Sunday from 11am
Join us for a Sunday of family activity to help keep our lovely grounds in order, including scrub bashing and bug hunting. Please call 01372 452048 to register your interest.
Heritage Weekend – Polesden Open Day
Saturday 14 September
House open to the public for free as part of National Heritage Week.
Dorking & District Radio Society will be setting up their aerials in the ground, transmitting and receiving to other enthusiasts around the world. A great opportunity to find out more about this fascinating hobby and have a go yourself.
October
Surrey Hills Challenge
Saturday 12 October
Walking reveals secrets of the Surrey Hills that can only be discovered on foot. A range of different length circular walks in this beautiful countryside will be available all starting from Polesden.
Register in advance by calling 01372 452048: £15 per walker, or £10 per family for the short
family walk (including children under 16) . Runners also welcome to take part
Behind the Scenes Family Tours
Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 26 and Sun 27 Oct 11.30am
A rare chance to catch a glimpse below stairs, in these guided tours of the kitchens, and servants
rooms. Tours nclude rooms in the basement and last 45min-1 hour.
Normal admission applies
Woodland Skills Workshop
Sunday 13 October
Drop in and learn a new skill with Andy and the Ranger team. Whittling, hurdle making and using a pole lathe
Normal admission applies.
Children’s Photography Workshops
Wednesday 30 October
2 sessions each day: morning: 11am-12.30pm for ages 6-10 yrs
Afternoon: 2-3.30pm for ages 10 – 16yrs
Shutterbugs will show you how to take amazing shots using just your camera and your imagination!
£15. Please contact: suzie@shutterbugkids.co.uk
Halloween Spooks & Stories
Saturday 26 October – Sunday 3 November 2013
Scary ghost stories in our wild woods!
Normal admission, plus £2 per child